academypipe2 Pipes Output http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=3f8a11569a41dfccae6aa59d5b76f9b4 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:54:42 -0800 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ 3rd Mini CoP Update http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/11/12/4th-mini-cop-update/ A third round of Mini CoP meetings has now been completed (excluding Preparation and Induction). Please see below for a brief overview of the meetings: Preparation and Induction 05/10/09 (3rd Meeting) Content: Sonya Campbell gave an overview presentation on the New2GCU Induction 2009 Suggestions for next meetings: What would you like to see in an Enhanced Summer School? Learning, [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=206 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:10:32 -0800 A third round of Mini CoP meetings has now been completed (excluding Preparation and Induction). Please see below for a brief overview of the meetings:

  • Preparation and Induction 05/10/09 (3rd Meeting)

Content: Sonya Campbell gave an overview presentation on the New2GCU Induction 2009

Suggestions for next meetings: What would you like to see in an Enhanced Summer School?

  •  Learning, Teaching, Assessment and Feedback 21/10/09

Content: Stephanie McKendry and Victoria Boyd gave a presentation on some current action research being undertaken on ‘Defining an Independent Learner.

Action Plan: Attendees to ask Departments what they mean by the ‘independent learner’. This can be fed into the MF Blackboard for discussion, also to note any innovative independent learning examples of practice. Julie will set up discussion board on BB and circulate to the group.

  •  Peer Support and Mentoring 26/10/09

Content: Breda Moran, Gordon Watt, Laura Hill and Kirsty Boyd, gave a presentation of the PASS system – Peer Assisted Study Support

Suggestions/Actions: None

  •  Liaison with Schools and Colleges 28/10/09

Content: Shahid Nawaz from CBS provided an overview of his experiences of Articulation in CBS.

Suggestions/Actions: Module choices in FE could help articulation. Modules could be offered at GCU and FE students could opt into them. What do colleges need to do? How do students find out about Articulation? Maths could be promoted more in Summer School. More research is required on the retention rates at directly entry level. 

  •  Student Empowerment and Marketing and Communications (02/11/09)

Content: Group discussion around previous action points – What do students think is the most important information they receive from GCU?

  • What are we doing which is really effective and worthwhile?
  • Is it possible to target information?
  • Evaluation of Communication tools
  • Students influence on other students coming into University
  • How can we encourage students to become more engaged with the University (class reps, etc)?

Suggestions/Action points: Youthwire could be explored/utilised further within GCU as a means of communication. Communication with all/appropriate staff remains problematic. An alternative/better replacement to the GCU all email is required. This also applies to communication with staff in relation to recruitment of class reps and so on. There were not enough GCU Diaries to meet student demand this year.

]]> news EU FP7 IP proposal submitted http://caledonianacademy.blogspot.com/2009/10/eu-fp7-ip-proposal-submitted.html Anoush tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865201801762022780.post-8152055455887697241 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:35:00 -0700 Peer Assisted Study Support – PASS http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/10/26/peer-assisted-study-support-pass/ Breda Moran presented an overview of PASS – Peer Assisted Study Support at today’s Peer Support and Mentoring Mini CoP meeting. She was supported by Gordon Watt from Podiatry and two PASS Leaders, who gave an excellent insight into the world of PASS and the hard work which goes on behind the scenes. Breda’s presentation [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=204 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:02:45 -0700 Breda Moran presented an overview of PASS – Peer Assisted Study Support at today’s Peer Support and Mentoring Mini CoP meeting. She was supported by Gordon Watt from Podiatry and two PASS Leaders, who gave an excellent insight into the world of PASS and the hard work which goes on behind the scenes. Breda’s presentation can be found on our website or by selecting the following link. PASS

]]> news Defining the Independent Learner http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/10/22/defining-the-independent-learner/ Victoria Boyd and Stephanie McKendry from the School of Health gave an informative and enjoyable presentation on ‘Defining the Independent Learner’ at the recent Learning, Teaching, Assessment and Feedback mini CoP meeting. This presentation is available on the project website or by selecting the above link . addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fcaledonianblogs.net%2Fmovingforward%2F2009%2F10%2F22%2Fdefining-the-independent-learner%2F'; [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=200 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:24:26 -0700 Victoria Boyd and Stephanie McKendry from the School of Health gave an informative and enjoyable presentation on ‘Defining the Independent Learner’ at the recent Learning, Teaching, Assessment and Feedback mini CoP meeting. This presentation is available on the project website or by selecting the above link .

]]> news Research Seminar http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2009/10/22/research-seminar/ Researching Networks in the Workplace: Insights from personal perspectives Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 1.30-3.00pm Room H113, CA Insight Area, 1st Floor, William Harley Building Presenter: Alison Fox, University of Cambridge and Open University view further information addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fcaledonianblogs.net%2Facademynews%2F2009%2F10%2F22%2Fresearch-seminar%2F'; addthis_title = 'Research+Seminar'; addthis_pub = ''; http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/?p=71 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:38:51 -0700 Researching Networks in the Workplace: Insights from personal perspectives
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 1.30-3.00pm
Room H113, CA Insight Area, 1st Floor, William Harley Building
Presenter: Alison Fox, University of Cambridge and Open University

view further information

]]> event New2GCU Event 2009 Presentation http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/10/07/new2gcu-event-2009-presentation/ Sonya Campbell gave a very informative presentation at the Preparation and Induction Mini Community of Practice meeting on 05/10/09. The theme for Sonya’s talk was an overview of the recent New2GCU Event 2009, which was organised for all new students entering GCU this academic year. Sonya’s presentation can be found on our website or by accessing [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=197 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:32:30 -0700 Sonya Campbell gave a very informative presentation at the Preparation and Induction Mini Community of Practice meeting on 05/10/09. The theme for Sonya’s talk was an overview of the recent New2GCU Event 2009, which was organised for all new students entering GCU this academic year. Sonya’s presentation can be found on our website or by accessing the following link.

New2GCU Event 2009

]]> Forthcoming Mini CoP Themes http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/10/01/forthcoming-mini-cop-themes/ Forthcoming Mini CoP Details and Themes: Learning, Teaching, Assessment and Feedback – Researching student views on being an Independent Learner – Victoria Boyd and Stephanie McKendry, Wednesday 21st October 12.30-1.30pm Preparation and Induction - Feedback from New2GCU Induction – Sonya Campbell and Enhanced Summer School Provision, Monday 5th October 12.30-1.30pm Peer Support and Mentoring – Peer Assisted Study Support – [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=187 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:46:41 -0700 Forthcoming Mini CoP Details and Themes:

  1. Learning, Teaching, Assessment and Feedback – Researching student views on being an Independent Learner – Victoria Boyd and Stephanie McKendry, Wednesday 21st October 12.30-1.30pm
  2. Preparation and Induction - Feedback from New2GCU Induction – Sonya Campbell and Enhanced Summer School Provision, Monday 5th October 12.30-1.30pm
  3. Peer Support and Mentoring – Peer Assisted Study Support – PASS – Breda Moran, Monday 26th October 12.30-1.30pm
  4. Liaison with Schools and Colleges – College Articulation – an Academic’s Experiences, Shahid Nawaz, Wednesday 28th October 12.30-1.30pm
  5. Marketing and Communications and Student Empowerment – Taking forward previous action points, Monday 2nd November 12.30-1.30pm

If you would like to attend any of these meetings, please contact Julie.Brown@gcal.ac.uk

]]> Updated Mini CoP Details http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/09/29/updated-mini-cop-details/ It has been necessary to amend some of the forthcoming Mini CoP details. Student Empowerment and Marketing and Communications will once again join forces (due to overlapping themes). This meeting will be held on Monday the 2nd November from 12.30-1.30pm. Therefore the meeting on Wednesday the 4th November will now be cancelled. addthis_url [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=185 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:08:19 -0700 It has been necessary to amend some of the forthcoming Mini CoP details. Student Empowerment and Marketing and Communications will once again join forces (due to overlapping themes). This meeting will be held on Monday the 2nd November from 12.30-1.30pm. Therefore the meeting on Wednesday the 4th November will now be cancelled.

]]> news Horizons Reading Group meeting: 24 September http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2009/08/26/horizons-reading-group-meeting-24-september/ The date of the next Horizons Reading Group is Thursday, 24 September from 15:30 to 16:30 in the Caledonian Academy, Level 1, William Harley Building at Glasgow Caledonian University. The topic of the meeting is: “Autonomous Learning” We will discuss the following paper: Hughes, P. (2003). Autonomous learning zones. In Proceedings of the Biannual Conference of the European Association for Research on Learning [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/?p=68 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:31:48 -0700 The date of the next Horizons Reading Group is Thursday, 24 September from 15:30 to 16:30 in the Caledonian Academy, Level 1, William Harley Building at Glasgow Caledonian University.

The topic of the meeting is: “Autonomous Learning”

We will discuss the following paper:

Hughes, P. (2003). Autonomous learning zones. In Proceedings of the Biannual Conference of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, Padova, Italy, August 26-30.

Abstract

There are several overlapping themes in contemporary and classic philosophy of education, student learning and educational development literatures, relating to the educational advantages and pedagogic strategies for developing independence and autonomy in learners in higher education (HE). This paper reviews and clarifies the theoretical and philosophical meaning and justification for autonomy in learning. It introduces the concept of ‘autonomous learning zones’. Throughout the paper, the term ‘autonomy’ is favoured over ‘independence’. ‘Independent study’ as a term has become on the one hand associated with the idea of a solitary student (Tait and Knight, 1995), but also suffers from vastly different interpretations and misconceptions in the practitioner realm, where it may be used interchangeable with other terms like ‘distance learning’, ‘resource-based learning’ and ‘self-directed study’ (Gilham, 1995), all of which may actually occur in very dependent learning environments. The root meaning of ‘autonomy’ on the other hand, is self-government (Mele, 1995) and while not precluding individualism, it implies choice or agency that is likely to involve social aspects – a relational autonomy (Mackenzie and Stoljar, 2000). The paper outlines a range of approaches that might help to develop autonomy in learners. It considers the structural and cultural factors of HE systems that may militate against learner autonomy.

If you would like to join the group, to book a place please contact Frieda Callaghan of the Caledonian Academy; telephone: 0141 273 1319

]]> event Case studies http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/08/17/case-studies/ Over the last few months MF have been working with colleague across the University, to develop some of the GCU internal examples of practice more fully into case studies. Some of these are now complete and can be accessed on the website, under the examples of practice tab. Many thanks must go to [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/08/17/case-studies/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:26:21 -0700 Over the last few months MF have been working with colleague across the University, to develop some of the GCU internal examples of practice more fully into case studies. Some of these are now complete and can be accessed on the website, under the examples of practice tab. Many thanks must go to all the members of staff who worked patiently with Julie to develope the case studies. More detailed information and further case studies, will be posted in the near future. If you are having trouble accessing the documents, please contact any member of the team or Julie directly at Julie.Brown@gcal.ac.uk

]]> Uncategorized Mini CoP Meeting Dates http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/08/11/mini-cop-meeting-dates/ The next set of meeting dates have now been arranged and are displayed below. Further information relating to the content/themes for the next meetings will be issued to the Community of Pratice by the end of August. LTA&F Wednesday 21st October, 12.30-1.30pm M201 Prep and Induction Monday 5th October, 12.30-1.30pm W727 Peer Support [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=181 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:44:15 -0700 The next set of meeting dates have now been arranged and are displayed below. Further information relating to the content/themes for the next meetings will be issued to the Community of Pratice by the end of August.

  1. LTA&F Wednesday 21st October, 12.30-1.30pm M201
  2. Prep and Induction Monday 5th October, 12.30-1.30pm W727
  3. Peer Support and Mentoring Monday 26th October, 12.30-1.30pm M401
  4. Liaison with Schools and Colleges Wednesday 28th October, 12.30-1.30pm W727
  5. Marketing and Communications Monday 2nd November, 12.30-1.30pm MS109
  6. Student Empowerment Wednesday 4th November, 12.30-1.30pm B024
]]> news Further Mini CoP Meetings http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/07/15/further-mini-cop-meetings/ Over the summer period we are currently coordinating the next set of Mini CoP meeting dates and will communicate them to the relevant groups as soon as they become available. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fcaledonianblogs.net%2Fmovingforward%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Ffurther-mini-cop-meetings%2F'; addthis_title = 'Further+Mini+CoP+Meetings'; addthis_pub = ''; http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=179 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:55:29 -0700 Over the summer period we are currently coordinating the next set of Mini CoP meeting dates and will communicate them to the relevant groups as soon as they become available.

]]> news Andrew Comrie – ELRAH – ‘Seeing is Believing’ http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/2009/07/15/andrew-comrie-elrah-seeing-is-believing/ The Liaison with Schools and Colleges Mini CoP had their latest meeting on Wednesday the 17th June. The theme for this meeting was - ’identifying ways of improving communication between the sectors and mapping of existing communication skills’. Andrew Comrie from ELRAH (Edinburgh, Fife, Lothians and Borders Regional Articulation Hub at Napier University) gave an interesting [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/movingforward/?p=177 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:51:14 -0700 The Liaison with Schools and Colleges Mini CoP had their latest meeting on Wednesday the 17th June. The theme for this meeting was - ’identifying ways of improving communication between the sectors and mapping of existing communication skills’. Andrew Comrie from ELRAH (Edinburgh, Fife, Lothians and Borders Regional Articulation Hub at Napier University) gave an interesting presentation on how staff development in universities, colleges and schools can improve the communication between the sectors. Andrew’s presentation is now available on our website and can be accessed at the following link – ‘Seeing is Believing’.pdf

]]> news Paper presented at Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities (OLKC) 2009 Conference http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2009/04/30/paper-presented-at-organisational-learning-knowledge-and-capabilities-olkc-2009-conference/ On April 28, 2009 Anoush Margaryan and Allison Littlejohn presented a paper titled “Self-regulated learning and knowledge sharing in the workplace” at the 2009 International Conference on Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities (OLKC) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. OLKC is the leading international conference for researchers in the fields of organisational knowledge and learning. The paper reports early [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/?p=58 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:04:12 -0700 On April 28, 2009 Anoush Margaryan and Allison Littlejohn presented a paper titled “Self-regulated learning and knowledge sharing in the workplace” at the 2009 International Conference on Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities (OLKC) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

OLKC is the leading international conference for researchers in the fields of organisational knowledge and learning.

The paper reports early findings of a study exploring how experts in a global multinational oil and gas company self-regulate their learning. It investigates experts’ perceptions of the impact of knowledge sharing on their learning and work. Findings indicate that self-regulated learning (SRL) is a highly social process that is structured by and deeply integrated with work tasks. Experts tend to draw heavily upon their personal networks of trusted colleagues in the process of diagnosing and attaining their learning goals. In contradiction to existing models, SRL in the workplace does not appear to be a clearly delineated, linear process comprised of discrete stages. The paper outlines some directions for further research in this area.

The slides of the presentation are available.

]]> Learning in Virtual Worlds Conference http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2009/03/learning-in-virtual-worlds-conference.html <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Virtual worlds are opening up fantastic possibilities for students and lifelong learners....... "</span><br /><br />"A Regional Conference, 'Learning in Virtual Worlds' to be held on 21st April 2009: A collaborative event between RSC Northern and the Univeristy of Sunderland and sponsored by The Higher Education Academy."<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.rsc-northern.ac.uk/">http://www.rsc-northern.ac.uk/</a><br /><br />Kathryn & Ferdinand will be presenting on "The GCU Experience." We'll be talking generally about GCU's SL initiative - CU There - and discussing some of the pilot teaching projects that are currently taking place within GCU. We'll report on some of the different pedagogies the projects use, and look at the emerging results and issues from the projects where we have already had students in-world. We'll also touch upon staff development and student induction. And then we'll take a peek at a potential future for 3D technologies...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-6035301458666780804?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-6035301458666780804 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:17:00 -0700 Hey, thats us, that is! http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2009/02/hey-thats-us-that-is.html Now published on Virtual Worlds Watch, the [infamous] podcast interview of Ferdinand &amp; Kathryn...<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://virtualworldwatch.net/2009/02/16/kathryn-trinder-and-ferdinand-francino/"><br />http://virtualworldwatch.net/2009/02/16/kathryn-trinder-and-ferdinand-francino/</a><br /><br />Enjoy!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-750665506780512245?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-750665506780512245 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:19:00 -0800 #cevw09 Peter Twinning on Curriculum Issues. http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2009/01/cevw09-peter-twinning-on-curriculum.html <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/3204043632_25c1635218_m.jpg"><img style="margin:0pt 0pt 10px 10px;float:right;cursor:pointer;width:240px;height:161px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/3204043632_25c1635218_m.jpg" alt="" border="0"/></a><br /><br />Test pic for Michael :-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-5576119880509225754?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-5576119880509225754 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:01:00 -0800 CalShell Partnership Event http://caledonianacademy.blogspot.com/2008/11/calshell-partnership-event.html Colin Milligan tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865201801762022780.post-5729023268839099564 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:01:00 -0800 Teaching and learning with MUVEs’ http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/10/teaching-and-learning-with-muves.html <h2 class="subject"><span style="font-weight:normal;font-size:85%;">[Re post from Facebook]</span><br /></h2><h2 class="subject">Teaching and learning with MUVEs’ - <div class="between">To members of <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2370947641">Second Life for Educators</a></div></h2><div class="header_divide"> </div><div class="message clearfix" id="msg_0"><br /><div class="text"><div class="date">Posted on Facebook on: 21 October at 10:29</div><br />---<br />The European funded MUVEnation project has just launched ‘Teaching and learning with MUVEs’. This is a one year postgraduate programme, delivered online, for future and in-service teachers who want to use innovative methods and tools to address learners motivation and participation issues in compulsory education. What impact can 3D virtual worlds, such as Second Life, really have on our learning and teaching settings?<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://muvenation.org/about/programme-description/"><span>http://muvenation.org/abou</span> t/programme-description/</a><br /><br />The course is free, but there are only 80 places. Participants will receive a formal letter or certificate of completion from their assigned institution For a full overview of the programme description and objectives please visit. We have four levels of participation - from the full course to those who are more experienced and would like simply to observe and participate in discussions<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://muvenation.org/about/programme-description/"><span>http://muvenation.org/abou</span> t/programme-description/</a><br /><br />The programme will be taking place in Italy, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Belgium and France. If you are interested in participating then please see the registration details here on the site, the closing days for applications is the last week in October.<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://muvenation.org/participate/"><span>http://muvenation.org/part</span> icipate/</a><br /><br />We look forward to hearing from you,<br />The MUVEnation team</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-3659369943781233820?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-3659369943781233820 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 01:25:00 -0700 "Let's junk the myths and celebrate what we've got" http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/09/lets-junk-myths-and-celebrate-what-weve.html An article in the Grauniad by Jeff Jarvis - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/sep/29/digital.media.new">http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2008/sep/29/digital.media.new</a> <span style="font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;">"Let's junk the myths and celebrate what we've got"</span><br /><br />Yes, good, excellent...but he doesn't go nearly far enough. His 'complaints' are farily minor, and we've had all these about Web 2.0 &amp; Second Life, but just look at some of the others we've received recently about SL - scantily clad women, porn, sexist, racist, unaccessible, as well as, yes, more minor complaints that we hear with each new technologuy that comes along - it is too technology hungry, it is uncontrollable ("can we stop the students from going to x, y, z?"), it is impossible to police, it is flash-in-the-pan, it is a game with no educational value....<br /><br />So, can we junk these myths in the way that Jeff Jarivs does? And what other myths are out there regarding Web 2.0, Second Life and similar online virtual environments?<br /><br />Come on, comments are open, let's get these things off our chests, move the argument on, find out what are the *real* issues, and discover what are the *real* gems to celebrate for learning &amp; teaching.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-47709882733872179?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-47709882733872179 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:56:00 -0700 Accessibilty and Second life http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/09/accessibilty-and-second-life.html Accessibilty came up a wee while ago at one of our taster sessons, and many others have been enquiring if any movement had been made on this issue. It is of course an issue we take seriously, but one that, as it was for the web and the intenet, is taking longer to develop than, perhaps, we feel it should. However, we knew that there would be solutions out there as demand grows.<br /><br />An article was brought to my attention this mornig (thanks Gwynn), posted by Eloise Pasteur (who does a lot of development and scripting work in Sl for education. Many of the 'teachers tools' in the area next to the Redundnt Tech Hut on GCU Island are by Elouise)<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://eloisepasteur.net/blog/index.php?/archives/190-Second-Life-text-to-chat-software-E.V.A..html">http://eloisepasteur.net/blog/index.php?/archives/190-Second-Life-text-to-chat-software-E.V.A..html</a>, and the original post at: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://tentacolor.com/2008/08/30/the-scripted-leading-the-blind/">http://tentacolor.com/2008/08/30/the-scripted-leading-the-blind/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-8755515656006022861?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-8755515656006022861 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:43:00 -0700 Second LIfe Tutorials http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/second-life-tutorials.html For those still new into Second Life, or just considering registering, here is a recent find. I've not been through them all yet, but they look pretty comprehensive: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://sl-adventures.com/village/hut1_movingAround.html">http://sl-adventures.com/village/hut1_movingAround.html</a><br />The website also includes SLUrls to the island where you can practice these activities.<br /><br />For those of you further into SL, the 'Deeper aspects' section may be of interest: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://sl-adventures.com/deeperAspects.html?106158">http://sl-adventures.com/deeperAspects.html?106158</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-4854574369774083223?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-4854574369774083223 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:30:00 -0700 And another one... http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/and-another-one.html It seems that courses teaching in Second Life about Second Life are proliferating... Anyone at GCU want to start a new course? Do get in touch!<br /><br />Copied directly from an in-world notice from EDTech Community group(use the search groups function in SL to join the group):<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"Digital Media Certificate being offered at vTSTC.</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Completion of the program will result in a college credit certificate in digital media. For detailed course information please visit our website referenced below. The digital media certificate is 24 semester hours and may be completed as quickly as two semesters (each semester is 12 hours). Our semesters run 15 weeks sectioned into 7 1/2 week blocks with two course offerings each block.. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Non-Texas residents course cost is $200.00/ semester hour - each full time semester will be $2400.00, plus the cost of any course material required for a class (ie. digital camera). If you are a Texas resident you may qualify for in state tuition. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Once accepted into the program, we will be offering a $500.00 scholarship as well as a software bundle including programs such as Adobe CS3 &amp; MS Office which is a $700.00 value. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">For more information about the program , please visit this website:</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">http://v.tstc.edu</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Please take time to visit our virtual campus</span><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/TSTC%20Commons/130/126/46"><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">http://slurl.com/secondlife/TSTC%20Commons/130/126/46</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Should you have any other questions or would like to enroll in the course, please IM </span><span style="font-style:italic;">Stella Schuler"</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-9046339633696787656?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-9046339633696787656 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:49:00 -0700 "Social Network Learning in Virtual Worlds" http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/social-network-learning-in-virtual.html This course, run by Boise State University "...explores the use of social networks in and around virtual worlds as a means of supporting networked learning and collaboration". It's a distance course, tutored entirely in Second Life:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dfzrcdcd_18238v9rhfw">http://docs.google.com/View?docid=dfzrcdcd_18238v9rhfw</a><br /><br />An interesting example of teaching using 3D virtual worlds, and the web page/wiki contains some rather useful resouces. Well worth checking out.<br /><br />If any one registeres for the course we'd be interested in hearing about your expereince!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-1137925203557711166?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-1137925203557711166 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:24:00 -0700 Scientific discourse 2.0. Will your next poster session be in Second Life ®? http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/07/scientific-discourse-20-will-your-next.html A relatively balance view, and easy read, on using 3D environments for <span class="h1black">Scientific discourse, though the ideas and thoughts are applicable to any subject considering using the technology for teaching and learning.</span><br /><br />The author concludes:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"</span><span class="bodyblack"><span style="font-style:italic;">As with any new technology, there are issues that could have an impact on the usefulness of online communication and its acceptance within the scientific community. Scientists who rely on peer-reviewed data for their work might find Web 2.0's lack of proofreading unacceptable to document research findings. However, we should explore the existing and potential applications of virtual communication for unique ways to discuss ideas, answer questions, educate and debate. Our ability to understand what we can accomplish in online worlds depends on our collective experience with the technology. The more scientists and clinicians who work with and comprehend the applications of virtual worlds for their respective research fields, the sooner we will realize how this technology can be best applied. The next step is to invite ourselves into these online realms, experiment with what they have to offer, and see where our exploration and creativity takes us."</span><br /><br />See the full text at: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nature.com/embor/journal/v9/n6/full/embor200886.html">http://www.nature.com/embor/journal/v9/n6/full/embor200886.html</a><br /><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-1207749513362427488?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-1207749513362427488 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:20:00 -0700 Inquiry in a Networked World - LTEA2008 in Second Life http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/07/inquiry-in-networked-world-ltea2008-in.html Last week I attended a couple of sessions at the "Learning Through Enquiry Alliance (LTEA) Conference 2008 - Inquiry in a Networked World", held by the University of Sheffield, CILASS (Centre for Inquiry-based Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences)<br /><br />I attended these virtually though, in Second Life. One stream of the (RL) conference was 'Spaces'. The organisers had set up combined sessions, where SL delegates led a couple of discussions exploring how Inqury based learning may be supported by use of virtual spaces...or even the other way around, how being in a virtual space can instigate IBL. A stimulating morning, well run and well done in SL. (We decided that taking part in SL was more socially interactive than in RL, where we got to know a small group much better than we usually can do in RL!)<br />Sheila created a wiki to support the conference. This has been developing from before it started as well as during, and is still developing now as delegates reflect.<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://networked-inquiry.pbwiki.com/About+LTEA2008+in+Second+Life">http://networked-inquiry.pbwiki.com/About+LTEA2008+in+Second+Life</a>. <br />Chatlogs will be posted soon.<br /><br />I think one of the main things that came out of this for me, that I'll be following up pretty soon was triggered by Sheila's comment about the 'natural cues' in SL, that were being overrided by the animations we were all using when sitting in the initial spot. When we moved to Sakura house and used seats that allowed us to 'see' who was typing that made for a very different experience. Intriguing...<br /><br />SLurl to Sheffield's Islands: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/148/196/21/">http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/148/196/21/</a><br /><br />Goldfinch<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-7376336648889829845?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Goldfinch Weatherwax tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-7376336648889829845 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:09:00 -0700 Knowledge Exchange Launch http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/06/knowledge-exchange-launch.html GCU's island was officially launched last week at the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.gcal.ac.uk/appliedknowledgeexchange/">Knowledge Exchange</a> Launch event.<br /><br />This week the island has been opened up to the public, so if you're there and you see a visitor looking lost, please help them out! :-)<br /><br />Videos from the launch can be found at:<br />RL video <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.gcal.ac.uk/appliedknowledgeexchange/video/index.html">http://www.gcal.ac.uk/appliedknowledgeexchange/video/index.html</a><br /><br />and<br /><br />SL video <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.caledonian.ac.uk/appliedknowledgeexchange/video/index_2ndlife.html">http://www.caledonian.ac.uk/appliedknowledgeexchange/video/index_2ndlife.html</a><br /><br /><br />Work is about to start on developing the Learning &amp; Teaching in 3D Virtual Worlds Competition entries. Watch this space for more news and details of the projects.<br /><br />K<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-7479049986995349175?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-7479049986995349175 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:29:00 -0700 Found blogHUD... http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/06/found-bloghud.html ...but too mean yet to buy it so that I can post direct to this blog. :-)<br /><br />Surely one of our own scripters can write something like this for us, to use here at GCU? ;-)<br /><br />Kathy<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-4623529952371604846?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-4623529952371604846 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0700 Michael blogs about blogging about blogging in SL... http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/06/michael-blogs-about-blogging-about.html ...or something along those lines. This all gets very recursive :-)<br /><br />See Michael's blog post re his entry to the SL Comp. He also posts some great links to his own found resources, and I'm about to go check out the HUD he mentions that allows you to "<span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">blog directly from SL". I've been looking for just such a thing! Too good to be true :-) I want. (But will it work with blogger? That is the burning question. Watch this space...)<br /><br />Michaels blog can be found, on the HEA's Law Subject Centre website, at: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://tiny.cc/nym0e">http://tiny.cc/nym0e</a><br /><br />Kathy<br /></span></span><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"></span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-6987267559575174504?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-6987267559575174504 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:33:00 -0700 MD to fight stress in Second Life http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/06/md-to-fight-stress-in-second-life.html <p style="font-style:italic;">"In another sign that Second Life is beginning to resemble the first, doctors are stepping into the virtual world to reach patients they might otherwise miss."</p><p style="font-style:italic;">"A Massachusetts General Hospital neurologist, Dr. Daniel Hoch, wants to learn whether therapy administered in Second Life, the virtual world created by Linden Lab, can have benefits in the world that we share with our spouses, kids, death, and taxes."</p><p style="font-style:italic;">"In coming months, an instructor from Mass. General will lead 20 to 40 Second Life recruits through guided meditations designed to reduce their stress levels."</p><p style="font-style:italic;">"...SL might make teaching some concepts easier. Guided imagery meditations, such as walks through meadows or forests, could be generated in the SL teaching space..."</p><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"...individual students will be encouraged to send text messages directly to the instructor while she is teaching over the voice channel, providing the kind of feedback many teachers dream of."</span><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" style="font-weight:bold;" target="_blank" href="http://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/03/03/md_to_fight_stress_in_second_life/">Find the full story here</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-8324002714618633579?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-8324002714618633579 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:20:00 -0700 Spotlight: Virtual Chemistry for Real Students http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/06/spotlight-virtual-chemistry-for-real.html An interesting posting on the SLED blog (thanks Colin for bringing this to my attention)<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.sl-educationblog.org/?p=130">http://www.sl-educationblog.org/?p=130</a><br /><br />Hiro Sheridan has created a "molecule rezzer that allows a user to name a compound in text chat and watch as it builds itself in front of you atom by atom, and a docking simulator that demonstrates how molecules bond together to form more complex structures".<br /><br />This rezzer helps students to visualise a concept that they currently find difficult to grasp through more traditional text and image explanations.<br /><br />Hiro has also built a 3D periodical table and has made this freely available to educators. I'll ask Goldfinch to pick up a copy for GCU Island next time she's in-world.<br /><br />To visit their island in SL to try out some of these tools for yourself, click the SLURL to login and teleport directly: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/ACS/101/234/27">http://slurl.com/secondlife/ACS/101/234/27</a><br /><br />Kathy<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-6156924126505885079?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-6156924126505885079 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:22:00 -0700 GCU 3D Virtual Worlds Competition - The Winners http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/06/gcu-3d-virtual-worlds-competition.html We're pleased to announce the 3 joint winners of the our recent 3D Virtual Worlds Competition.<br /><br />The wining entries are:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">"Finding the way in Second Life"</span><br />David Moffat, School of engineering and computing (Creative Computing Technologies)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />"Overcoming the barriers of asking for help: The feasibility of Second Life as a platform for students to access support from an Academic Development Tutor without feeling stigmatised"</span> <br />Dr Jane McKay, Dr Valerie Webster, Gordon Morlan, Health & Social Care<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">"Radiographic exposure manipulation"</span><br />Jan Little, School of Health and Social Care<br /><br /><br />The competition was devised to find pilot projects to investigate potential uses of 3D virtual worlds (for example, 'Second Life') to support learning and teaching within the University.<br /><br />Each of the 3 winning entries will receive a small development prize in both £ and L$ ('Linden Dollars' - the in-world currency of Second Life) along with advice on designing & realising project ideas and evaluation strategies. The CA and CU There teams will be working with the winners in the coming months to develop their ideas and begin implementation and building.<br /><br />There were also several Runner-Up projects in the competition, Whilst these will not receive a budget for development we recognise that they have merit in their own right, therefore we will be working with these teams on planning the implementation and building of their projects, where feasible. <br /><br />More information will be announced as these projects progress.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-2609310466374696177?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-2609310466374696177 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:13:00 -0700 Emerging Mondays radio broadcast and Second Life events http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/06/emerging-mondays-radio-broadcast-and.html Check out the JISC Emerging Mondays events:<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://elgg.jiscemerge.org.uk/stevenw/weblog/1479.html">http://elgg.jiscemerge.org.uk/stevenw/weblog/1479.html</a><br /><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://elgg.jiscemerge.org.uk/graham/weblog/1478.html"> http://elgg.jiscemerge.org.uk/graham/weblog/1478.html</a><br /><br />This weeks event was:<br /><h3 style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;">'Social software - finding value? The right tools but the wrong approach?'</span></h3>The Second Life events are on Emerge Island: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Emerge/69/80/36">http://slurl.com/secondlife/Emerge/69/80/36</a><br /><br />And the radio broadcasts can be listened too, or caught later at: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://icecast.commedia.org.uk:8000/emerge.mp3.m3u">http://icecast.commedia.org.uk:8000/emerge.mp3.m3u</a><br /><br />Unfortunately I didn't catch this one as I was attending SL eve classes, but I'm aiming to attend next month, and I'll report back.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-2571329011452047955?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-2571329011452047955 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:57:00 -0700 Don't Panic http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/05/dont-panic.html You may not be able to get into SL tonight. Looks like Linden's servers are having problems again.<br /><br />Please see: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://status.secondlifegrid.net/2008/05/30/post91/">http://status.secondlifegrid.net/2008/05/30/post91/</a> for updates and to check when SL will be back online.<br /><br />Goldfinch<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-7195220553572219051?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-7195220553572219051 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:52:00 -0700 May 2008 snapshot of UK HE and FE developments in SL http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/05/may-2008-snapshot-of-uk-he-and-fe.html <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.eduserv.org.uk/foundation/sl/uksnapshot052008">http://www.eduserv.org.uk/foundation/sl/uksnapshot052008</a><br /><br />May 2008 snapshot of UK HE and FE developments in SL<br /><br />This report summarises an investigation into the use and uptake of Second Life (SL) by UK Higher and Further Education. The research, carried out in the period up until May 2008, had four main goals:<br /><br /> * to determine the "state of play" of SL developments within the Higher and Further Education sector,<br /> * to discover how these developments are supported, in terms of time, funding and other resources,<br /> * to explore the functionality of these developments, i.e. which types of media or interactive service they incorporate,<br /> * to establish how "busy", or well-used, the developments have been and discover any impacts resulting from their implementation and use.<br /><br />John Kirriemuir<br />May 2008<br /><br />Notice posted on Twitter <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/andypowe11">http://twitter.com/andypowe11</a>, and link followed from: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://artfossett.blogspot.com/2008/05/second-snapshot-of-uk-educational.html">http://artfossett.blogspot.com/2008/05/second-snapshot-of-uk-educational.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-7348569698190699174?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-7348569698190699174 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:11:00 -0700 Forthcoming Horizons Reading Group meeting: 30 May, 3.pm – 4.pm, Caledonian Academy http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/05/12/forthcoming-horizons-reading-group-meeting-30-may-3pm-4pm-caledonian-academy/ The date of the Horizons Reading Group has been moved from Thursday 29th May to the next day, Friday 30th May, 3-4ppm, Insight Area Caledonian Academy. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fcaledonianblogs.net%2Facademynews%2F2008%2F05%2F12%2Fforthcoming-horizons-reading-group-meeting-30-may-3pm-4pm-caledonian-academy%2F'; addthis_title = 'Forthcoming+Horizons+Reading+Group+meeting%3A+30+May%2C+3.pm+%26%238211%3B+4.pm%2C+Caledonian+Academy'; addthis_pub = ''; http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/05/12/forthcoming-horizons-reading-group-meeting-30-may-3pm-4pm-caledonian-academy/ Mon, 12 May 2008 08:04:52 -0700 The date of the Horizons Reading Group has been moved from Thursday 29th May to the next day, Friday 30th May, 3-4ppm, Insight Area Caledonian Academy.

]]> event And the good news is... http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/04/and-good-news-is.html We *should* now have access again to Second Life on Campus...well, maybe...<br /><br />I remember back in the old days, back then when Blackboard was young... Most new techs have hiccups and glitches, but look at GCU's use of BB now - most of us couldn't imagine being without it! <br /><br />Anyway, details of the resolved problems can be found in the link below.<br /><br />Goldfinch<br /><br /><br />(Please right click to open in an new window) <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://status.secondlifegrid.net/2008/04/29/post42/">http://status.secondlifegrid.net/2008/04/29/post42/</a><br /><br />[RESOLVED]Problematic Logins (and forced logoffs)<br />[05.51 AM RESOLVED] Logins should be restored for all affected accounts. It may take some time for things to return to normal as the system catches up and everyone starts logging back in, but they are back online. -Chiyo<br /><br />[05.16 AM UPDATE] The good news is we have found the problem with logins. The bad news it means logging off all accounts associated with one of our inventory databases while the fix is implemented. The accounts affected will not be able to log back in until they are complete.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-7239454031125421638?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-7239454031125421638 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:44:00 -0700 Massively Multi Learner 2008 - Video Streams http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/04/massively-multi-learner-2008-video.html Video of 2 of the presentations from MML08:<br /><br />Simon Bignell, aka Milton Broome (University of Derby), talks about "Blended Learning with 3D environments". <br /><br />This stream is 36 minutes long, but <span style="font-weight:bold;">is *well worth* watching.</span> Simon shares Derby's experiences of their early development and exploration of using Second Life as a teaching environment. Not all their experiences are relevant to GCU and I don't necessarily agree with all he says, but he does make a lot of sense and gives some very helpful 'tips'. :-)<br /><br /><br />Anna Peachy (Open University) talks about some of the work the OU are doing in Second Life.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-6287833716743615533?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Kathryn Trinder tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-6287833716743615533 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:19:00 -0700 EU proposal on SmartCharting submitted http://caledonianacademy.blogspot.com/2008/04/fp7-proposal-out.html Koos Winnips tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865201801762022780.post-2513270639044124604 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:33:00 -0700 Learning Communities Forum http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/04/09/learning-communities-forum/ Transformation, e-learning and pedagogy: the TESEP project’s story 12.30pm &#8211; 2pm, Tuesday 22nd April 2008 Venue: H113, Caledonian Academy The Caledonian Academy is pleased to announce a Learning Communities Forum on 22nd April 2008. This event is open to all staff with an interest in how pedagogy can underpin institutional change, and the role that e-learning can play [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/04/09/learning-communities-forum/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:42:12 -0700 Transformation, e-learning and pedagogy: the TESEP project’s story
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The Caledonian Academy is pleased to announce a Learning Communities Forum on 22nd April 2008. This event is open to all staff with an interest in how pedagogy can underpin institutional change, and the role that e-learning can play in this.

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]]> Emerging trends in serious games and virtual worlds http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/04/emerging-trends-in-serious-games-and.html <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://partners.becta.org.uk/upload-dir/downloads/page_documents/research/emerging_technologies08_chapter4.pdf">Emerging trends in serious games and virtual worlds</a><br /><br />By Sara de Freitas<br />Serious Games Institute<br /><br />In the new BECTA publication:<br />Emerging technologies for learning: volume 3 (2008)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-6962380952640750743?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Goldfinch Weatherwax tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-6962380952640750743 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:39:00 -0700 NMC Publishes Results of Educators in Second Life Survey http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/04/nmc-publishes-results-of-educators-in.html <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nmc.org/news/nmc/sl-educator-survey">http://www.nmc.org/news/nmc/sl-educator-survey</a><br /><br />Each spring, the New Media Consortium (NMC) conducts a comprehensive survey intended to capture insights about the work of individual educators; these typically focus on a specific new-media-related topic. Given the NMC’s expansive projects this year in virtual worlds, the Spring 2007 NMC survey was intended to gather information on the activities, attitudes, and interests of educators active in Second Life.<br /><br />The results are from the 209 completed surveys collected between May 1-29, 2007.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-6945542965549198121?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> Goldfinch Weatherwax tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-6945542965549198121 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:50:00 -0700 Another handy link - Second Life in Education http://atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com/2008/03/another-handy-link-second-life-in.html <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://sleducation.wikispaces.com/">http://sleducation.wikispaces.com/</a><br /><br />This site has links to an island in SL set-up specifically for exploring uses of SL in education. You can go in and experiment with things like videos and podcasts, slideshows and virtual books.<br />The site has presentations, workshops and live in-world tours of SL for educators.<br /><br />Leads on to loads more links.<br /><br />G.Mackie(Allota Noyes)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2016535545980799158-6904773025799609348?l=atasteofsecondlife.blogspot.com' alt=''/></div> academy42 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2016535545980799158.post-6904773025799609348 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:12:00 -0700 Reading Group event http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/03/04/reading-group-event/ Cultural Intelligence: Old Constructs, New Frontiers, Group and Organisation Management Taking place on 27th march 08 at the Caledonian Academy. Open to all staff. View more details. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fcaledonianblogs.net%2Facademynews%2F2008%2F03%2F04%2Freading-group-event%2F'; addthis_title = 'Reading+Group+event'; addthis_pub = ''; http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/03/04/reading-group-event/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:59:55 -0800 Cultural Intelligence: Old Constructs, New Frontiers, Group and Organisation Management

Taking place on 27th march 08 at the Caledonian Academy. Open to all staff. View more details.

]]> Learning Communities Forum event http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/03/04/learning-communities-forum-event/ Research Teaching Linkages: Enhancing Graduate Attributes The Caledonian Academy is pleased to announce a Learning Communities Forum on 18th March 2008. This event is open to all staff with an interest in the Research Teaching Linkages theme. View further details. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fcaledonianblogs.net%2Facademynews%2F2008%2F03%2F04%2Flearning-communities-forum-event%2F'; addthis_title = 'Learning+Communities+Forum+event'; addthis_pub [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/03/04/learning-communities-forum-event/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:33:23 -0800 Research Teaching Linkages: Enhancing Graduate Attributes

The Caledonian Academy is pleased to announce a Learning Communities Forum on 18th March 2008. This event is open to all staff with an interest in the Research Teaching Linkages theme. View further details.

]]> Emerging Technology Sandpit sessions on Second Life http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/02/26/emerging-technology-sandpit-sessions-on-second-life/ To complement the forthcoming Learning Communities Forum Event on Second Life, 6th March, the Caledonian Academy will be holding two Emerging Technology informal lunchtime Sandpit sessions on Second Life to provide staff with both early and further insights on educational uses of Second Life. View details addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fcaledonianblogs.net%2Facademynews%2F2008%2F02%2F26%2Femerging-technology-sandpit-sessions-on-second-life%2F'; addthis_title [...] http://caledonianblogs.net/academynews/2008/02/26/emerging-technology-sandpit-sessions-on-second-life/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:10:41 -0800 To complement the forthcoming Learning Communities Forum Event on Second Life, 6th March, the Caledonian Academy will be holding two Emerging Technology informal lunchtime Sandpit sessions on Second Life to provide staff with both early and further insights on educational uses of Second Life. View details

]]> Collective Knowledge , Learning, Networks and Charting http://caledonianacademy.blogspot.com/2007/12/collective-knowledge-learning-networks.html isobel tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865201801762022780.post-4966609107820066051 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 09:39:00 -0800 Some thoughts about charting the wisdom of crowds http://caledonianacademy.blogspot.com/2007/11/some-thoughts-about-charting-wisdom-of.html isobel tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865201801762022780.post-2025108918519193211 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:46:00 -0800 How can we chart the wisdom of the crowds? http://caledonianacademy.blogspot.com/2007/11/how-can-we-chart-wisdom-of-crowds.html Anoush tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5865201801762022780.post-9196297888419580251 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:57:00 -0800